[env-trinity] Holiday Greetings and Specials from Indian Creek Lodge

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December 3, 2013
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SEASONS GREETINGS, "THANK YOU", AND HOLIDAY SPECIALS

Our four years at Indian Creek Lodge have resulted in a wonderful base of loyal 
"regulars", and we have you to thank for that.  As we work our way down our "hit
 list" of improvements we continue to be rewarded by the great people we meet and
the friends we make. Thank You again for being so generous in your praise of our
 efforts, and your helpful suggestions. Your support keeps our engines running.

As encouragement to return to the Lodge in 2014, for previous guests like you we
 are offering 10% off our 2013 rates for any weeknight stay in 2014 if  you make
 the reservation before December 20, 2013. Also, for a great Holiday Gift consider
buying an Indian Creek Lodge Gift Certificate in any amount and pay only 90% of 
the face value--certificates good through December 2014.

To receive these discounts just mention this newsletter when buying a Gift Certificate
or making a "returning guest discount" reservation, but remember you have to call
before December 20.

AND NOW, JOHN'S LONG-WINDED FISHING REPORT
The 2013 salmon season didn't live up to the advanced billing.  In July tens of 
thousands were said to be schooling up in the Pacific to make their run up the Klamath/Trinity
system, but only a fraction of them arrived. Why?  I think I'll avoid politically
controversial answers by just saying that I hope all those Chinook stay out in the
ocean another year or two and then make their spawning runs weighing 30 to 40 pounds.

Steelhead fishing has been fair to average thus far this season, with a big spike
in hookups in the wake of the two days of rain we received the week before Thanksgiving.
 To me that shows that there are enough fish in the river for good fishing, but 
they are skittish and mostly hanging in deeper water due to the low, clear conditions,
all of which which makes fishing more technical. With the Lewiston Dam winter flow
releases hovering around 300 cfs we are stuck with a low, gin clear river until 
rain arrives. However, let's remember that one or two hookups a day steelheading
 is perfectly acceptable, and if one of the big Trinity River browns also hits your
fly you've had a very good day.  In fact, with weather like we are having now, every
day on the river is a good day no matter what the fishing results. Two days ago 
our son just enjoyed the scenery while taking an inexperienced buddy on a lazy drift.
His buddy had an average day for these conditions going "2 for 4", with the best
 fish taken right behind the Lodge. That is a common pattern--our "backyard" continues
to be one of the very top stretches on the river. Three days ago Peter Santley, 
a guide who stays here frequently, went out casually in sneakers and hooked up with
the largest steelhead he has ever seen on the Trinity right at our boat ramp.  20
minutes later the big wild buck straightened a #10 hook and got off just short of
the net.  That day Peter also landed four fish in about four hours without  putting
his waders on or leaving the neighborhood.

There is a reliable sign that a big push of fish is headed this way right now. Last
week the Willow Creek weir trapping count of adult steelhead was well over any prior
week this season, and over 50% more than the previous 5 weeks combined!

But let's remember--getting out there is the important thing, not the numbers game.
No doubt the best days of the 13/14 season are ahead of us, but every day fishing
this beautiful river is a good day no matter what the numbers are.

Feel free to give us a call for up-to-the-minute reports.

KITCHENETTES ARE NICER--AND QUIETER NOW TOO
Elena continues to put nice decorating touches in all the rooms, and in units 11
 through 17 we have replaced the old through-the-wall HVAC units with quiet, smooth
running, "mini-split" heat pumps that are really cool--or warm, whichever you want.
 A definite improvement for light sleepers.

CASTING FOR RECOVERY

In September we had the privilege of hosting two weekend retreats for Casting For
Recovery, a fine national organization that helps women with breast cancer through
therapeutic retreats that include fly fishing lessons.  CFR is a wonderful organization,
and we are pleased that their 2014 California retreat will be at the Lodge April
 25-27.

EXCELLENT FLY FISHING SCHOOL

April 11-13 we will host a dynamite two day fly fishing school put on by The Fly
 Shop of Redding.
This school, which receives excellent reviews by participants, provides beginner
 and intermediate anglers an in-depth look at the  different facets of fly fishing
that make the sport both fun and  interesting. The lessons provided by experts from
The Fly Shop are combined with on-the-water practice right here in our "backyard"
on the Trinity.  For complete information use the link under Upcoming Events (top
right of this page) or go to The Fly Shop's webpage (www.thefly [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001fF3BpsgA6Y19GuuWD3cOwv0MWEedbHhBOZ0pVva6KzBGOYtFieH17ZEl2gVjwXTYBzhtBUrcVSo6jIKal8wM-co6SjMQZo9AZy-4fioriiU=]shop.com)
and look under Schools/Camps for the 2 Day School.

CONTINUING $950 SPECIAL PACKAGE

We are continuing to offer our Two Day Fishing Package For Two for the remarkable
price of $950. This package for 2 anglers includes 2 drift boat days, 2 nights' 
lodging (double occupancy), and $100 in vouchers for dinners at LaGrange Café in
 Weaverville, all for $950, including taxes!  (Payment by check or cash only.)

This package and other Special Packages are listed under the "Stay With Us" button
on our website www.iclodge.net.

Happy Holidays,

John, Elena, and Kurt and

The Rest of the Gang at Indian Creek Lodge

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Indian Creek Lodge

59741 Highway 299 West

Post Office Box 100

Douglas City, CA. 96024

Phone (530) 623-6294
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Upcoming Events

February 21, 22, 23

The Fly Fishing Show in Pleasanton at the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds.

March 19, 2014

Wounded Warriors fly fishing outing at the Lodge.

April 11-13, 2014

Fly Fishing School sponsored by The Fly Shop of Redding.  Click here [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001fF3BpsgA6Y2D-JrGpqpF-WNCULzaDhDRMRW3JVNPIQzqm1vVWYThI_I2aebSr2BUUpJdM1F-6b-DxNU3ega0lOYDUgQ4j_qiUwXKW9ibRwyRJ6CktDd2vj_tAAAroizs0yj86hvHzs5r7K4JKKeFp2E-m8veQENu]
for details.

April 25-27, 2014

Casting For Recovery Retreat Weekend
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